Perform a HALO drop – High Altitude, Low Opening - Skill - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)




Perform a HALO drop – High Altitude, Low Opening
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Current Version (192 days ago)

Skill
FM/BS-509.V1.02 - Perform a HALO drop – High Altitude, Low Opening
Skill

In HALO, the chute is deployed at low altitude to minimize the time spent under canopy. 

  • Steer towards the target during freefall, as minimal moaneuvering will be possible with the parachute
  • Open the parachute around 200m AGL (above ground level)
Published by Sgt Jochem on 26/05/2024 at 16:12

Previous Versions

Skill
FM/BS-509.V1.01 - Perform a HALO drop – High Altitude, Low Opening
Skill

In HALO, the the chute is deployed at low altitude to minimize the time spent under canopy. 

  • Steer towards the target during freefall, as minimal moaneuvering will be possible with the parachute
  • Open the parachute around 200m AGL (above ground level)
Published by Sgt Jochem on 26/05/2024 at 16:12
Skill
FM/BS-509.V1.00 - HALO drop – High Altitude, Low Opening
Skill

Has the chute deployed at low altitude to minimize the time spent under canopy. To increase precision, a HALO jumper maneuvers his body during free-fall to get as close to the desired landing site as possible before deploying his chute.  As a general rule, a HALO drop should begin to deploy chutes no later than 200 meters above ground level it can take time for the chute to fully deploy. Depending on the anti-air threat, deploying higher may be viable as well.

Published by 1Lt WhiteWolf on 25/03/2024 at 20:14
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